There is such an offensive routine in boxing matches, where the left fist and the right fist collide continuously, first relying on the left fist to hit the target to create an impact, and then the right fist delivers a fatal blow -
This is called "one-two-punch".
There is also such an offensive routine in tennis matches, relying on serving to create an advantage, and then closely connecting the offense to end the point.
This is one of Federer's best moves, often a powerful serve combined with a sideways forehand to end the battle in two shots.
Unexpectedly, Gao Wen now also performed the "one-two-punch" routine, and the entire rhythm control was clean and neat without any drag.
Everything happened so fast that Arthur Ashe Stadium was a little confused.
What...what happened?
However, Gao Wen did not stop and returned to the second zone again, ready for the next serve.
Instead, Federer adjusted his breathing slightly and signaled Gawain to wait for a moment.
Now it seems that the little episode just now has the opposite effect of inspiring Gawain's fighting spirit, while Federer was unable to keep up with the change in rhythm.
Federer was also very experienced and deliberately slowed down the pace to regain his concentration.
Across the court, Gawain was very patient and calm, waiting for Federer to get into position before serving.
District 2.
Inside corner, forehand.
At 180 km/h, it was a standard serve, but with strong topspin, a typical Nadal serve.
And the most clever part is that Gawain knew that Federer might be prepared for a backhand, so he aimed for a forehand.
At the same time, it is paired with Internet access.
Huh.
The whole audience gasped.
Although people are slowly becoming familiar with a more frequent volleyball player since the grass court season, his volleys are often opportunistic, meaning that when he gets an opportunity he will not continue to defend the baseline but go to the volley instead. As for serve and volley, it is quite rare.
...Now? At this moment?
But think about it carefully, in the third set, Federer's daring tactics almost made people choke on their saliva; now at the crucial moment of the fourth set, Gawain's unexpected sneak attack has the same effect.
Tap, tap, tap.
Gao Wen's steps to the net were very determined, and he was at the net in the blink of an eye.
Federer was very calm and was ready to attack with his forehand. When he saw Gawain's approach to the net, he paused his wrist movement, then flicked it lightly, and the speed of his racket head increased completely the moment he shot.
Slash.
Break the net.
Despite being panicked, Federer still showed his strength. His strong heart controlled his emotions and he responded by counterattacking immediately.
Don't forget why there are fewer and fewer serve-and-volley players nowadays. Essentially, the return of the serving player is more powerful.
The tennis ball hit out hard.
But Gao Wen was very calm in front of the net. He took a tiptoe and rushed to the backhand position.
Support on one leg and dive sideways.
Use both hands to backhand, block, and chop.
The delicate control of the wrist completely unloads the force with a light flick.
The tennis ball has already gone out——
Diagonal line, small ball.
Federer started moving immediately, but stopped when he saw the return ball land.
It was obvious at first glance that Gawain had already calculated Federer's tactical intention of breaking through with his backhand diagonal line, and even conceived the control of the backhand return in advance. The force unloading, line, and landing point were all perfectly executed, leaving no chance for Federer at all.
As soon as Federer started, the tennis ball had already jumped twice.
"40:40".
Equally divided.
Three consecutive points, three consecutive break points, and three consecutive times all controlled the game within three shots. Gao Wen saved the three break points in a whirlwind with an absolutely strong attitude.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, stunned——
Ah! Ah! In the stadium box, Gawain's team immediately stood up with fists clenched. In such a dangerous and tense moment, Gawain once again showed his top performance.
In fact, when three consecutive break points came out, almost everyone thought that the fourth set should belong to Federer, and then it would depend on the deciding set. Even Zhan Jun and Hu Litao thought that Federer had seized the initiative. However, they did not expect that there would be a sudden turn of events, and everything would suddenly become clear.
Wonderful, it can still output continuously.
Hitting people in the face, the loud slaps plunged the entire stadium into stunned silence, and all the interference and noise became self-inflicted slaps.
Of course, this is still not the end. In this game, Federer still has a chance and Gawain still needs to face the test.
But what is undeniable is that the precarious situation in the previous second suddenly turned into a bright future and a new opportunity in the next second.
"Wow. This..."
"Just when we thought the game couldn't get any more exciting, the two players' continued output broke our expectations again, which made us seem stingy."
McEnroe was particularly happy and smiled heartily.
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Then, on the next point, Federer improved his form again—
Although Gawain's first serve was of excellent quality and continued his touch in the crisis situation, Federer also improved his condition this time and caught Gawain's serve.
Federer's forehand serve was close, and he moved his upper body away and then used the forehand to tear the tape. The diagonal return ball made full use of the horizontal space of the court. The return ball landed on the right sideline of Gao Wen and jumped out.
Fight!
Gao Wen was immediately put in a passive position and tried to ease the impact by cutting a straight line with his forehand.
But Federer was also prepared. He moved quickly and hit again with a one-handed backhand. His whole posture was fully stretched out and his power burst out instantly.
The one-handed backhand diagonal "inside-out" line continues to maximize the use of the space above the horizontal axis of the court.
Gao Wen, running all over the field.
After his feet barely reached the backhand position, he attacked without hesitation with both hands, sweeping out a diagonal shot to launch a counterattack, despite being extremely passive.
Federer made an accurate prediction and moved his footsteps toward the forehand position, but the second start of the sudden stop and turn was completed immediately. It was this little bit of prediction time that gave Federer a gap. He moved his body forward and grabbed a rising point without hesitation.
Backhand straight line.
Two consecutive backhand shots, one diagonal and one straight, Federer is also speeding up.
After hitting the ball, Federer went straight to the net without hesitation.
Tap tap tap, tap tap tap.
Total oppression.
It was beautiful, so beautiful indeed. This attack was like a tide, one wave after another, leaving no room for Gawain to breathe.
It's like mercury pouring out on the ground.
Gawain was indeed in a mess. Federer was too aggressive this time, and he aimed at the corners and edges with every shot. All of his shots were within bounds. Gawain had no chance to breathe and was completely exhausted. Even if he tried to fight back, he was unable to turn the situation around.
After running back and forth between the two ends of the baseline for the third time in a row, Gawain had completely lost his position because Federer's backhand straight line attack was very good and fell directly into the blind corner, so Gawain was forced to lob the ball helplessly.
Roll and pull with your forehand.
Before the tennis ball jumped twice, he barely completed the save, pulled the tennis ball high up, tried to go over the top, and pushed Federer back to the baseline.
Unfortunately, it was still too difficult to control. As soon as Gawain saw the parabola, he knew that—
not enough.
really.
Federer took small steps to adjust, retreating along the trajectory of the tennis ball, and waited for the tennis ball one step behind the baseline of the serving area.
Push off the ground, jump up, and pull onions out of dry land.
Without hesitation, Federer jumped into the air and smashed the ball backwards. His forehand intercepted the ball above and behind his head. He suddenly gathered the strength of his waist and abdomen, folded his body, and smashed it over his head with a great force.
Boom, like a muffled thunder!